76 THE PLEASURE, OR [Jan. 
at the beginning of some rising ground, and sometimes at the ter- 
mination or lower part; frequently canals and other pieces of 
water were bounded by a range of them, and likewise the sides of 
terraces and other elevated places. Moderate grass slopes, also, 
often formed a boundary to some open spaces, such as bowling- 
greens, flower garden, &c., forming a sort of terrace all around, 
and frequently having a gravel walk at top; these slopes were 
always formed with the greatest regularity and exactness, which 
in some situations were very ornamental. 
Regular terraces, either on natural eminences or forced ground, 
were often introduced by way of ornament for the sake of pros- 
pect, and of enjoying the fresh air in summer; they were of various 
dimensions with respect to height, from two to ten, or twenty feet, 
according to the nature of the situation and purpose they were 
designed for; some being ranged singly, others double, treble, or 
several, one above another, on the side of some considerable rising 
ground in theatrical arrangement. 
The perpetual show of stifl' formality, displayed by this kind of 
fancy, has induced many to discontinue it; but some of these run 
into the contrary extreme by excluding all formal regularity and 
uniform appearance, and substituting various dissimilar arrange- 
ments in the formation of the different compartments, in fancied 
imitation of natural rurality as much as possible. 
However, for sake of diversity, some of the more elegant regular 
works ought still to be admitted, which would form a beautiful con- 
trast with the general rural improvements, and diversify the whole 
scene, so as to have a most enchanting effect. 
General Care and Culture. 
With respect to the general culture of the ground, neatness must 
ever be observed in every part; the walks, lawns, shrubbery, 
clumps, &c., and the several compartments of trees, shrubs, and 
flowers, kept duly furnished with a proper stock of the various 
plants. 
In the provision of plants, both of the tree and shrub kinds, let 
it be remarked, that when such are taken out of the woods or 
swamps, and planted in open exposures, they seldom succeed; there- 
fore the better way will be to propagate them in your nursery, 
either by cuttings (of such as grow that way) or by seed; and when 
arrived there at a proper size, they may be transplanted into the 
pleasure-ground or elsewhere with success. 
The gravel walks must always be kept free from weeds and all 
sorts of litter, and should be rolled at least once every week or ten 
days in summer, particularly the principal walks; previously trim- 
ming the edges, especially if verged with grass-ground, and sweep- 
ing off all loose litter. 
The rolling in summer should be occasionally performed imme- 
diately after showers of rain, particularly the first after any continu- 
ance of very dry weather, to settle all the loose parts compact and 
smooth; in winter the rolling should also be occasionally perform- 
